Why: Scotiabank Toronto Caribbean Carnival is an important tourism event. It annually brings hundreds of thousands of tourists into the city. New events. Children's Parade is moving to Downsview Park. Fish Fry and J’Ouvert at the CNE. Major Caribbean performers to appear at the Carnival Lime at the Docks Entertainment Complex

Who: Scheduled to speak: Scotiabank. Federal Government. Festival Management Committee. Other dignitaries will be announced soon

When: Media tent opens at 11.30am. Last chance for media to register for the big parade. Speeches 11.59 am to 12.30 pm. A cavalcade of Caribbean entertainment until 2 pm.

Where: Nathan Phillips Square. Queen Street -- Toronto City Hall.

How: All media are welcome to cover the event. www.torontocaribbeancarnival.com. The public is encouraged to attend this FREE event.